Wendy Rocco | ProcureCon East

Wendy Rocco

Wendy Rocco

Director of Procurement Indirect Associated Materials
Wendy Rocco
- Decisive Procurement Leader with a positive interpersonal management style and successful track record in diverse manufacturing industries, with a passion for delivering best-in-class sourcing strategies. - Internationally published writer for the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement - 6x Published Author of faith-based inspirational works: The JWJ (Journey with Jesus) Series & Journey Life Support. All written to provide encouragement along your Journey. - Visit her Website for some Sweet Inspiration: JWJMinistry.com

September 28, 2026

5:00 PM Interactive Roundtables – Practitioner Led Conversations (1 Round Of 30-Minute Discussions)

Pull up a seat for interactive, peer-driven conversations focused on what's really happening today. Learn from experienced leaders, trade insights with fellow attendees, and explore shared challenges in a collaborative setting. These roundtables are all about honest discussion, fresh ideas, and learning from each other.

1) Retaining Star Power: Fostering Internal Growth And Ongoing Development
Wendy Rocco,
Director of Procurement: Indirect, Associated Materials

2) Don't Be Held Hostage: Sticking To Your Guns In Renewal Conversations To Maximize Value
Keith Bazinet
, Associate Director, Global Procurement, Biogen

3) Sourcing In Regulated Industries: Breaking Down Unique Category Management Challenges
Jason Miller,
VP - Strategic Sourcing Manager, Fulton Bank

4) Finding The Right Balance: Creating A Training Plan That Develops Both Tech Skills And Procurement Strategy
Raj Joshi,
Head of Procurement, Pacira Biosciences

5) Instructions Not Included: Working With Stakeholders And Vendors To Build New Tools That Fit Existing Processes
Jason Alexander,
Director of Procurement and Industrial Engineering, StockX

6) It All Depends On The Company: Addressing Data Issues According To Company Size And Maturity Level
Brian DeCaires
, Supervisor, Nuclear Procurement, PG&E

7) You Can Never Be Too Prepared: Staying On Top Of Vendor Offerings For Smarter Negotiations

Brian Kernan, Global Director - Indirect Procurement, Rheem Manufacturing 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Wendy.

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